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 All three authorized COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson) have been proven to be highly effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.  You can see a comparison of all three vaccines, as well as their associated fact sheets, on our website. 

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"So what'cha, what'cha, what'cha want?" 🎶

It's the age-old question, and Beastie Boy (#A4568423) is here to answer it: he'd like a forever home! This senior gentleman is tired of waiting around here at the shelter, he's ready to skip right to the happily-ever-after part of things where he gets to lounge on the couch with his new human (he's a gentle giant who weighs 110lbs, so we hope you have a large couch!). Not an overly demanding kind of dog, Beastie Boy is content with leisurely walks and has very nice leash manners. He has a mellow and loving personality and loves nothing more than to sit with you and get as much petting as possible. 

The nice lady who found Beastie Boy wandering around in her neighborhood reported that he seems like he's already house trained and knows some basic obedience! This big guy can be overly dominant with other dogs and will need to be the only dog in his new home. We think he may be around eight years old, and due to his age and size, we would like to help him find a retirement home with no children. Visit maricopa.gov/214/adopt to find more information about Beastie Boy (and other available shelter pets!) and to reserve your appointment to adopt your new best friend. Beastie Boy is already neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and ready to go home with you as soon as today!  

If you're not looking for a permanent addition to your family, but can commit to caring for a pet in your home for a minimum of two weeks, we'd love to have you join our foster team! We currently have a need for foster homes for large dogs (40lbs+), and could use a few more for nursing mamas with their babies as well. Fill out your application here, and a member of the alternate placement department will reach out to help you find your foster match. 

Did you know that McDowell Mountain Regional Park is home to one of the largest Western Diamondback rattlesnakes in the nation? That’s right, the 15,000-pound rattlesnake was the first custom piece of nature-themed playground equipment installed in Maricopa County’s regional park system. Since then, additional pieces such as a Gila monster, Bald Eagle, hummingbird slides, mountain lion climbers, and climbing boulders with spider web netting have been installed throughout the park system.